Fable Dunedin
US$122
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Fable Dunedin
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US$122
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Fable Dunedin average US$98 in the cheapest month (July) and US$219 in the most expensive month (February), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$118 |
| February | US$219 |
| March | US$162 |
| April | US$129 |
| May | US$129 |
| June | US$98 |
| July | US$98 |
| August | US$108 |
| September | US$115 |
| October | US$122 |
| November | US$156 |
| December | US$118 |
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Most expensive: February (~US$219)
Cheapest: July (~US$98)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Dunedin? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at The Press Club, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
A stay at Fable Dunedin places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from Grand Casino and 4 minutes by foot from Speight's Brewery. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Octagon.
What's nearby
Grand Casino(0.1 Miles)
Speight's Brewery(0.2 Miles)
Dunedin Chinese Garden(0.3 Miles)
Temple Gallery(0.3 Miles)
The Octagon(0.3 Miles)
Dunedin Public Art Gallery(0.3 Miles)
Regent Theatre(0.3 Miles)
First Church of Otago(0.3 Miles)
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum(0.4 Miles)
Dunedin Town Hall(0.4 Miles)
St. Paul's Cathedral(0.4 Miles)
Seriously Twisted(0.4 Miles)
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame(0.5 Miles)
Dunedin Railways(0.5 Miles)
University of Otago(0.7 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)(17.5 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Business centre
Room service
Valet parking
Tour desk
Location
310 Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
Grand Casino (0.1 Miles)
Speight's Brewery (0.2 Miles)
Dunedin Chinese Garden (0.3 Miles)
Temple Gallery (0.3 Miles)
The Octagon (0.3 Miles)
Dunedin Public Art Gallery (0.3 Miles)
Room options
9
Luxury Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
7
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
244 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Suite (Mason Suite)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
506 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Classic Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
181 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Superior Queen Room
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
6
Suite (Wains Suite)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
532 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of Fable Dunedin
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 1,153 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
18%
Couple
48%
Family
19%
Group
8%
Solo
4%
What guests think
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Fable Dunedin earns strong praise for welcoming staff, stylish rooms, and a convenient central location, though reviews note variability in room size and outlook and access quirks from the heritage building, like lifts not reaching all floors and occasional stairs.
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What guests think
Fable Dunedin earns strong praise for welcoming staff, stylish rooms, and a convenient central location, though reviews note variability in room size and outlook and access quirks from the heritage building, like lifts not reaching all floors and occasional stairs.
The on-site restaurant and bar receive many compliments, but reservations help and breakfast service can be slow with a few uneven meals. Parking draws mixed views: valet works when pre-booked but spaces are limited and street parking can be time-restricted. Expect a charming boutique stay with modern comforts, balanced by room-to-room variation and heritage-building trade-offs.
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Facilities
Valet parking is available but limited, and several guests recommend pre-booking; street parking can be time-restricted. The heritage layout means lifts do not reach every floor and some rooms require stairs to access.
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Jeremy
28 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice bar/restaurant area. Room reasonable size and well appointed. However, the lift to the odd numbered floors only runs from 8am to 8pm - if you're on the 7th floor and want to leave early or check in late, good luck. In addition, the rooms on the top floor only have a small window high in the wall so you can't really see out at all - avoid them. Finally, no phones in the room so there is a complicated IPad system that they spend a long time explaining when you check in.
Nice bar/restaurant area. Room reasonable size and well appointed. However, the lift to the odd numbered floors only runs from 8am to 8pm - if you're on the 7th floor and want to leave early or check in late, good luck. In addition, the rooms on the top floor only have a small window high in the wall so you can't really see out at all - avoid them. Finally, no phones in the room so there is a complicated IPad system that they spend a long time explaining when you check in.
8
Sau Wai Tien
1 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lucky we arrived at the hotel was on public holiday so the street parking is free, otherwise it is a pain to find the parking spot plus parking time max is 4 hours. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Only one thing is not convenient that we have to carry the luggage either walking up or down after getting out the lift to go to our room. Other then that everything is great 👍
Lucky we arrived at the hotel was on public holiday so the street parking is free, otherwise it is a pain to find the parking spot plus parking time max is 4 hours. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Only one thing is not convenient that we have to carry the luggage either walking up or down after getting out the lift to go to our room. Other then that everything is great 👍
4
Christina
19 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No parking. I was shocked to check in and find out that unless you reserved a parking space in advance, you had to find your own street parking - that lasts 1-4 hours. I then asked about times for supper in the restaurant and was told unless you make a reservation, you were unlikely to get in. I honestly just wanted to cancel and go somewhere else at this point. I had to walk 4 blocks to constantly renew my parking, was forced to order room service if i wanted to eat at the hotel. There's no point in staying at a 5 star hotel if you have better service at a 2 star property.
No parking. I was shocked to check in and find out that unless you reserved a parking space in advance, you had to find your own street parking - that lasts 1-4 hours. I then asked about times for supper in the restaurant and was told unless you make a reservation, you were unlikely to get in. I honestly just wanted to cancel and go somewhere else at this point. I had to walk 4 blocks to constantly renew my parking, was forced to order room service if i wanted to eat at the hotel. There's no point in staying at a 5 star hotel if you have better service at a 2 star property.
8
Rachel
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel. Even though there is an elevator, still had to pack suitcases up and down stairs to reach our room.
Beautiful hotel. Even though there is an elevator, still had to pack suitcases up and down stairs to reach our room.
10
Joseph
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
10
Ryan
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super-classy and modern hotel in the wonderful city of Dunedin. Excellent and helpful staff! It was a short walk to loads of restaurants and bars in the city. We had no issue with plenty of convenient street parking, nearby.
Super-classy and modern hotel in the wonderful city of Dunedin. Excellent and helpful staff! It was a short walk to loads of restaurants and bars in the city. We had no issue with plenty of convenient street parking, nearby.
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Sandeep
22 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were given room on 7th floor where there was no lift, hotel staff helped us with movement of luggage. It would have been better if this was made known to us while booking the hotel. Transparency is lacking in this case.
We were given room on 7th floor where there was no lift, hotel staff helped us with movement of luggage. It would have been better if this was made known to us while booking the hotel. Transparency is lacking in this case.
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Noel
3 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A stylish boutique hotel. Only downside , our suite hada splendid view of the lightwell, and no elevator access
A stylish boutique hotel. Only downside , our suite hada splendid view of the lightwell, and no elevator access
10
Rachael
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall it was a lovely stay, but for a few minor issues. I was not expecting some floors to be stair access only - with mobility issues I struggle with stairs and this was challenging. If you have difficulty with stairs please ensure you book a room on a floor with lift access. Note that the lift was also out of service the day I checked in, but was repaired shortly afterwards. This hotel has only Valet Parking or on street parking, which can be challenging. It’s free to park from 6pm to 9am if you can find a park nearby. Breakfast at The Press Club (in hotel) was expensive and underwhelming. Walk a few blocks to The Perc on Lower Stewart Street, or dine at the Vanguard directly across the road.
Overall it was a lovely stay, but for a few minor issues. I was not expecting some floors to be stair access only - with mobility issues I struggle with stairs and this was challenging. If you have difficulty with stairs please ensure you book a room on a floor with lift access. Note that the lift was also out of service the day I checked in, but was repaired shortly afterwards. This hotel has only Valet Parking or on street parking, which can be challenging. It’s free to park from 6pm to 9am if you can find a park nearby. Breakfast at The Press Club (in hotel) was expensive and underwhelming. Walk a few blocks to The Perc on Lower Stewart Street, or dine at the Vanguard directly across the road.
10
Kylie
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check In was superb, my bags were carried up the stairs to my room - the rooms are on split levels so the lift does not necessarily land on the same level as your room. Room was quiet and warm Staff are helpful and accomodating.
Check In was superb, my bags were carried up the stairs to my room - the rooms are on split levels so the lift does not necessarily land on the same level as your room. Room was quiet and warm Staff are helpful and accomodating.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with multiple mentions of spotless bathrooms. A few reviews reported dust, mould, or missed housekeeping details.
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Ryan
14 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay overall with great location for relative easy walking to CBD, nearby attractions, and a few restaurants. Room was small but still great for a short stay. Hotel is well maintained and clean throughout. Staff were most courteous and professional throughout at reception, housekeeping, and restaurant. Would stay again.
Excellent stay overall with great location for relative easy walking to CBD, nearby attractions, and a few restaurants. Room was small but still great for a short stay. Hotel is well maintained and clean throughout. Staff were most courteous and professional throughout at reception, housekeeping, and restaurant. Would stay again.
10
Mackenzie
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, tidy. Love the coffee
Very clean, tidy. Love the coffee
10
Gretchen
1 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptional professional staff. Very quiet and clean.
Exceptional professional staff. Very quiet and clean.
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simon
2 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,325 nights
The property was in a good location.However the first room we had was tiny and had mould in the bathroom.It was very noisy.The fridge inside the cupboard didn’t open and close.When we mentioned this to reception,the receptionist said “What do you want us to do about it?”We asked to move and were take to another room which had coffee stains on the side, a dirty bin and a wardrobe you couldn’t open as it was too close to the bed. I am not someone that complains often so it was difficult to say actually this is not 5 star.When she took us to the room we pointed out the room and asked if there were any alternatives.We eventually got a bigger room but it far from clean with dust on the surfaces but didn’t want to complain any more.We had a continental breakfast included in our room but was surprised that it didn’t include a cup of tea ($5 additional) I would not stay again certainly would not recommend
The property was in a good location.However the first room we had was tiny and had mould in the bathroom.It was very noisy.The fridge inside the cupboard didn’t open and close.When we mentioned this to reception,the receptionist said “What do you want us to do about it?”We asked to move and were take to another room which had coffee stains on the side, a dirty bin and a wardrobe you couldn’t open as it was too close to the bed. I am not someone that complains often so it was difficult to say actually this is not 5 star.When she took us to the room we pointed out the room and asked if there were any alternatives.We eventually got a bigger room but it far from clean with dust on the surfaces but didn’t want to complain any more.We had a continental breakfast included in our room but was surprised that it didn’t include a cup of tea ($5 additional) I would not stay again certainly would not recommend
10
yichao
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff , very clean and beautiful ly presented room, the bed is super comfy !
Friendly staff , very clean and beautiful ly presented room, the bed is super comfy !
10
Jennifer
12 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
10
Vanessa
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was clean and close and food I ordered for the room was delicious.
It was clean and close and food I ordered for the room was delicious.
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Rich
3 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was nice and modern and room comfortable. The room was quite dusty, especially the wooden blinds. We paid for breakfast which opened at 07:30. Although we advised the night before that we had to leave at 07:45 to catch a flight and were told that was fine to eat, we found out when we turned up for breakfast at 07:20 that it was a la carte not buffet and they wouldn’t take our order until the kitchen opened at 07:30. We had to leave before our order arrived. Our room was also quite noisy, with the sound of the lift, the neighbours shower and also street noise, and we were on the top floor! Room 712.
The hotel was nice and modern and room comfortable. The room was quite dusty, especially the wooden blinds. We paid for breakfast which opened at 07:30. Although we advised the night before that we had to leave at 07:45 to catch a flight and were told that was fine to eat, we found out when we turned up for breakfast at 07:20 that it was a la carte not buffet and they wouldn’t take our order until the kitchen opened at 07:30. We had to leave before our order arrived. Our room was also quite noisy, with the sound of the lift, the neighbours shower and also street noise, and we were on the top floor! Room 712.
10
Ilia
1 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location, clean hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
Good location, clean hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
10
Lisa
4 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
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Rooms
Guests like the stylish design, good amenities, and very comfortable beds. However, room experience varies: some rooms are small or dark with high or frosted windows, and a few noted noise, awkward layouts, or climate control issues.
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Cheryl
5 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
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Stuart
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
excellent, amazing Rooms. only stayed one night, slept very very well.
excellent, amazing Rooms. only stayed one night, slept very very well.
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Lesley
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was nice but a bit small
Room was nice but a bit small
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Cory
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Air conditioning didn’t work well enough to cool the room after a hot day ,so room was hot all night , had to have the window open to get some cold air come in which then we got the noise from the street ( cars ) till late. Told staff in the morning they did seem to be to concerned $320 per night not worth it :(
Air conditioning didn’t work well enough to cool the room after a hot day ,so room was hot all night , had to have the window open to get some cold air come in which then we got the noise from the street ( cars ) till late. Told staff in the morning they did seem to be to concerned $320 per night not worth it :(
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John
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There is no way this hotel is a five star. The rooms were tiny. Only 17m2 was claustrophobic. The aircon filters were completely blocked. The floors creaked. The access to the room was like a maze. No elevator to our floor. The exterior noise from the HVAC systems was loud and continuous. Had to shift first room due to kitchen extraction outside our room plus could see outside our room, no clear windows, obviously to hide the kitchen extraction. Very dark and morbid.
There is no way this hotel is a five star. The rooms were tiny. Only 17m2 was claustrophobic. The aircon filters were completely blocked. The floors creaked. The access to the room was like a maze. No elevator to our floor. The exterior noise from the HVAC systems was loud and continuous. Had to shift first room due to kitchen extraction outside our room plus could see outside our room, no clear windows, obviously to hide the kitchen extraction. Very dark and morbid.
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Nathan
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful classic hotel. Our room was on the very top floor and was tiny. The furnishings were a bit too big for the small space and made for awkward maneuvering. The wardrobe could not be opened (or effectively utilized) as the doors swung into the bed when opened, and the coffee station was positioned in front of the only window making it tough to enjoy the view. Nice room, spoiled a bit by oversized furniture.
Beautiful classic hotel. Our room was on the very top floor and was tiny. The furnishings were a bit too big for the small space and made for awkward maneuvering. The wardrobe could not be opened (or effectively utilized) as the doors swung into the bed when opened, and the coffee station was positioned in front of the only window making it tough to enjoy the view. Nice room, spoiled a bit by oversized furniture.
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Gary
26 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A very well appointed roomy room. Clean with lots of facilities and a comfortable bed.
A very well appointed roomy room. Clean with lots of facilities and a comfortable bed.
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Katherine
24 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I really liked the hotel but we always have room to complain don’t we? Two complaints and neither fixable: first one, we had 3 very tiny windows with opaque glass. The windows were up high and we sort of felt imprisoned. Luckily we don’t spend too much time in our room. Secondly, and this ‘complaint’ refers to many hotel chains who have refurbished the insides: showers that only have partial glass. Inevitably water sprays out even when not putting the pressure on high and the floor and even towels get sprayed….annoying. But would I stay at this Fable Hotel again, yes. It was very nicely updated in so many ways while maintaining character. And the staff were warm, welcoming and professional
I really liked the hotel but we always have room to complain don’t we? Two complaints and neither fixable: first one, we had 3 very tiny windows with opaque glass. The windows were up high and we sort of felt imprisoned. Luckily we don’t spend too much time in our room. Secondly, and this ‘complaint’ refers to many hotel chains who have refurbished the insides: showers that only have partial glass. Inevitably water sprays out even when not putting the pressure on high and the floor and even towels get sprayed….annoying. But would I stay at this Fable Hotel again, yes. It was very nicely updated in so many ways while maintaining character. And the staff were warm, welcoming and professional
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Nicola F
21 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfy room, but very dark, with little daylight coming from small windows looking onto a building close up. Ended up sitting in the bar to work, because the room felt a bit claustrophobic. Staff were really good. Valet parking is $40, so not cheap. If you can afford to stay in a Superior room, go for it, if only to get a window...
Comfy room, but very dark, with little daylight coming from small windows looking onto a building close up. Ended up sitting in the bar to work, because the room felt a bit claustrophobic. Staff were really good. Valet parking is $40, so not cheap. If you can afford to stay in a Superior room, go for it, if only to get a window...
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Miles
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in downtown Dunedin. Large and very comfortable room - thoughtfully designed. Staff were extremely helpful. Bar/restaurant is great with good food in lovely atmosphere. Make a reservation as very popular. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely hotel in downtown Dunedin. Large and very comfortable room - thoughtfully designed. Staff were extremely helpful. Bar/restaurant is great with good food in lovely atmosphere. Make a reservation as very popular. Would definitely stay again.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as warm, professional, and accommodating, with staff proactively helping and handling requests. There are occasional complaints of slow or inconsistent service and, in a few cases, unfriendly interactions.
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Hannah
3 Dec 2023
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The hotel was a total let down. The staff was rude and very condescending. One thing told to us, then heard the opposite told to others. Hotel “ran out” of parking and told us to just park in a metered spot and get up and feed the meter. Lovely. But the concierge told the couple after us he’d get their car parked. Thought there wasn’t any parking left? At 8:30am when we are getting up to feed the meter, housekeeping is out in the hallway knocking on doors. 8:30am - really? People are still sleeping. In the room multiple areas that clearly are not vacuumed well. Should be pristine if housekeeping starts at 8:30. Two elevators but apparently you can only put your luggage on one of them? Never heard of this. Concierge thought it was important to be condescending when telling my partner that. Not necessary. It’s an elevator why can’t it have luggage? Overall a very unenjoyable stay. Did not enjoy this hotel.
The hotel was a total let down. The staff was rude and very condescending. One thing told to us, then heard the opposite told to others. Hotel “ran out” of parking and told us to just park in a metered spot and get up and feed the meter. Lovely. But the concierge told the couple after us he’d get their car parked. Thought there wasn’t any parking left? At 8:30am when we are getting up to feed the meter, housekeeping is out in the hallway knocking on doors. 8:30am - really? People are still sleeping. In the room multiple areas that clearly are not vacuumed well. Should be pristine if housekeeping starts at 8:30. Two elevators but apparently you can only put your luggage on one of them? Never heard of this. Concierge thought it was important to be condescending when telling my partner that. Not necessary. It’s an elevator why can’t it have luggage? Overall a very unenjoyable stay. Did not enjoy this hotel.
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Jon
11 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Service was excellent, property very well presented. Chaeck in and check out was slow and seemed like a clunky competer system to book guests in and out. There was quite a line up of guest checking in at 3.30pm. They need two staff on to cope.
Service was excellent, property very well presented. Chaeck in and check out was slow and seemed like a clunky competer system to book guests in and out. There was quite a line up of guest checking in at 3.30pm. They need two staff on to cope.
10
Janet
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Your staff were so helpful and kind. We had double booked mistakenly with the Larnach Castle and Marie was so helpful and sorted us out. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for her.
Your staff were so helpful and kind. We had double booked mistakenly with the Larnach Castle and Marie was so helpful and sorted us out. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for her.
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Steve
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent Staff and service. Hotel was top notch.
Excellent Staff and service. Hotel was top notch.
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Renata
17 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely shocked with such an incredible customer service from Romano and Lachlan. As a gold member from hotel.com I had my free wine and free upgrade. The sea view 17sqm is a very small room and I don’t recommend it if you like a bit more space. But the upgrade I had was fantastic. The chef was also very kind accepting make a special weird breakfast for me (eggs and fruits) I didn’t have time to explore the hotel but overall it was a nice and comfortable stay.
Absolutely shocked with such an incredible customer service from Romano and Lachlan. As a gold member from hotel.com I had my free wine and free upgrade. The sea view 17sqm is a very small room and I don’t recommend it if you like a bit more space. But the upgrade I had was fantastic. The chef was also very kind accepting make a special weird breakfast for me (eggs and fruits) I didn’t have time to explore the hotel but overall it was a nice and comfortable stay.
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Joseph
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
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yichao
4 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff , friendly.
Great staff , friendly.
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Beverley
24 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, great staff, excellent service.
Beautiful hotel, great staff, excellent service.
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Michael
5 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel didn't honour my gold benefits. Was meant to be a bottle of wine and a room upgrade but they didn't honour either of those. Check in staff seemed poorly trained. Also ordered a beer at the bar before going out for dinner. waited 20 minutes and still the bartender was too busy making cocktails very slowly to put my single beer. Finally just cancelled the beer order and went out for dinner. They must have lots of new staff because it all seemed very chaotic
The hotel didn't honour my gold benefits. Was meant to be a bottle of wine and a room upgrade but they didn't honour either of those. Check in staff seemed poorly trained. Also ordered a beer at the bar before going out for dinner. waited 20 minutes and still the bartender was too busy making cocktails very slowly to put my single beer. Finally just cancelled the beer order and went out for dinner. They must have lots of new staff because it all seemed very chaotic
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Lisa
4 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
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Location
Central, walkable location close to the CBD, restaurants, and sights. A few felt it is not right by some tourist spots, but most found it convenient.
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Jackie
31 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Slightly too far from university for me
Slightly too far from university for me
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Cheryl
5 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
10
candice
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location
Amazing location
10
Frank
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice but should have booked a bigger room. Great location
Very nice but should have booked a bigger room. Great location
8
G
9 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel right in the city centre. You can easily walk to most places. Excellent service & the room was really nicely appointed. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that the restaurant was fully booked. I’m really surprised that no capacity is reserved for guests staying in the hotel - that’s the normal advantage of booking a hotel that has a restaurant in it.
Lovely hotel right in the city centre. You can easily walk to most places. Excellent service & the room was really nicely appointed. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that the restaurant was fully booked. I’m really surprised that no capacity is reserved for guests staying in the hotel - that’s the normal advantage of booking a hotel that has a restaurant in it.
10
Anna
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location - short walk to cbd and tourist sites. Modern rooms, clean - great shower. Friendly and helpful staff.
Great location - short walk to cbd and tourist sites. Modern rooms, clean - great shower. Friendly and helpful staff.
10
Julie
17 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel with lots of style and excellent service. A little stroll from the main shopping areas and attractions but nothin* is more than 10-15 minutes away and really liked the old warehouse neighbourhood. Highly recommend nearby Vogel Street Kitchen for breakfast.
Lovely hotel with lots of style and excellent service. A little stroll from the main shopping areas and attractions but nothin* is more than 10-15 minutes away and really liked the old warehouse neighbourhood. Highly recommend nearby Vogel Street Kitchen for breakfast.
10
Jennifer
12 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
10
Ryan
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super-classy and modern hotel in the wonderful city of Dunedin. Excellent and helpful staff! It was a short walk to loads of restaurants and bars in the city. We had no issue with plenty of convenient street parking, nearby.
Super-classy and modern hotel in the wonderful city of Dunedin. Excellent and helpful staff! It was a short walk to loads of restaurants and bars in the city. We had no issue with plenty of convenient street parking, nearby.
10
Kelvin
27 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location
Good location
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Dining
The Press Club restaurant and bar draw many compliments for quality food and drinks; breakfast is often enjoyed. Reservations are commonly needed, and several guests mentioned slow breakfast service or an underwhelming dinner.
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susan
20 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly check in. We had a car and they provided a good valet service. Helped us with our luggage up to the room. The room was nicely furnished as a classic room it was of an adequate size. We stayed 2 nights and had dinner there on the second night. It was beautifully presented and really nice ambiance in the restaurant.
Very friendly check in. We had a car and they provided a good valet service. Helped us with our luggage up to the room. The room was nicely furnished as a classic room it was of an adequate size. We stayed 2 nights and had dinner there on the second night. It was beautifully presented and really nice ambiance in the restaurant.
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G
9 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel right in the city centre. You can easily walk to most places. Excellent service & the room was really nicely appointed. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that the restaurant was fully booked. I’m really surprised that no capacity is reserved for guests staying in the hotel - that’s the normal advantage of booking a hotel that has a restaurant in it.
Lovely hotel right in the city centre. You can easily walk to most places. Excellent service & the room was really nicely appointed. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that the restaurant was fully booked. I’m really surprised that no capacity is reserved for guests staying in the hotel - that’s the normal advantage of booking a hotel that has a restaurant in it.
8
Shannon
24 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed, nice lighting and well appointed room. Very professional staff throughout and check in and check out was easy. Onsite valet parking, which was very convenient. We had two meals in the hotel restaurant- and while breakfast was fab, our dinner was a bit disappointing. No hotel gym or spa. Overall a good place to stay, if a bit pricey compared to some other similar options.
Comfortable bed, nice lighting and well appointed room. Very professional staff throughout and check in and check out was easy. Onsite valet parking, which was very convenient. We had two meals in the hotel restaurant- and while breakfast was fab, our dinner was a bit disappointing. No hotel gym or spa. Overall a good place to stay, if a bit pricey compared to some other similar options.
10
Brian
23 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very nice and clean. Restaurant had good food and service. Breakfast menu that was included in the package was really good. Overall very satisfied with the hotel and staff. One thing to avoid, is taking the shuttle service offered through a 3rd party as it was the worst experience.
Room was very nice and clean. Restaurant had good food and service. Breakfast menu that was included in the package was really good. Overall very satisfied with the hotel and staff. One thing to avoid, is taking the shuttle service offered through a 3rd party as it was the worst experience.
6
Janet
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dinner at the restaurant was substandard but breakfast was good.
Dinner at the restaurant was substandard but breakfast was good.
10
Miles
5 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in downtown Dunedin. Large and very comfortable room - thoughtfully designed. Staff were extremely helpful. Bar/restaurant is great with good food in lovely atmosphere. Make a reservation as very popular. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely hotel in downtown Dunedin. Large and very comfortable room - thoughtfully designed. Staff were extremely helpful. Bar/restaurant is great with good food in lovely atmosphere. Make a reservation as very popular. Would definitely stay again.
10
Judith
19 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic place to stay. Very friendly staff, excellent dining and the room was absolutely lovely. Great location right in town too.
Fantastic place to stay. Very friendly staff, excellent dining and the room was absolutely lovely. Great location right in town too.
10
Lisa
4 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
10
Michael
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was perfect. The bar resturant had wonderful food. THe decorum was very nice. THe rooms were very comfortable and well decorated and comfortable. HTe best part was the the fantastic staff. I will be recommending this as the place to stay in Dunedin
The location was perfect. The bar resturant had wonderful food. THe decorum was very nice. THe rooms were very comfortable and well decorated and comfortable. HTe best part was the the fantastic staff. I will be recommending this as the place to stay in Dunedin
8
Russell
2 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room, friendly helpful staff. Breakfast was the let down.
Nice room, friendly helpful staff. Breakfast was the let down.
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10
Jenny
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the hotel. Comfy bed, luxurious room, staff were professional and friendly. Particularly enjoyed the complimentary bottle of Pinot noir. Great location walking distance to central Dunedin.
Loved the hotel. Comfy bed, luxurious room, staff were professional and friendly. Particularly enjoyed the complimentary bottle of Pinot noir. Great location walking distance to central Dunedin.
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Kevin
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
On the plus side this is a nicely refurbished hotel. It’s a little bit quirky. If you’re staying make sure you look for the proper elevator which we found at the end of our stay so most the time we use the stairs . The real disappointment here is the size of the rooms. They’re not in my mind suitable for two people.
On the plus side this is a nicely refurbished hotel. It’s a little bit quirky. If you’re staying make sure you look for the proper elevator which we found at the end of our stay so most the time we use the stairs . The real disappointment here is the size of the rooms. They’re not in my mind suitable for two people.
10
Dinos
21 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I would highly recommend this Hotel it’s a beautiful old building but yet so modern inside very trendy with a wonderful fine Dinning Restaurant and staff are very helpful Centrally located
I would highly recommend this Hotel it’s a beautiful old building but yet so modern inside very trendy with a wonderful fine Dinning Restaurant and staff are very helpful Centrally located
10
Guy
8 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice clean refurbished rooms - not large but good for me on a business trip. Rooms can be a bit dark but I was out most of the time
Nice clean refurbished rooms - not large but good for me on a business trip. Rooms can be a bit dark but I was out most of the time
10
Matt
26 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Love the fable Dunedin. Great staff, friendly and accommodating
Love the fable Dunedin. Great staff, friendly and accommodating
Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
Check-in from 14:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Fable Dunedin
Is parking available at the property?
Valet parking is available at a fee of NZD 40 per day. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 35 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 60, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Dunedin, just steps from Grand Casino and a 4-minute walk from Speight's Brewery. It is also 0.3 mi from Dunedin Chinese Garden and The Octagon.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 10 children aged 5 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-21: NO DATA
- 2026-10-22: 132.2225322095642USD
- 2026-10-23: 98.1249200854187USD
- 2026-10-24: 107.0204222449951USD
- 2026-10-25: 102.85501338452147USD
- 2026-10-26: 98.50032377215575USD
- 2026-10-27: 93.1008845100708USD
- 2026-10-28: 116.00293980764769USD
- 2026-10-29: 156.64448165032957USD
- 2026-10-30: 152.90766301574706USD
- 2026-10-31: 156.66069006628416USD
- 2026-11-01: 107.28150268530273USD
- 2026-11-02: 109.18261979867553USD
- 2026-11-03: 129.028216274353USD
- 2026-11-04: 129.028216274353USD
- 2026-11-05: 129.028216274353USD
- 2026-11-06: 137.63000721746826USD
- 2026-11-07: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-11-08: 147.44178122912595USD
- 2026-11-09: 147.44178122912595USD
- 2026-11-10: 176.95194951855467USD
- 2026-11-11: 176.95194951855467USD
- 2026-11-12: 175.08635570751952USD
- 2026-11-13: 184.30524742913818USD
- 2026-11-14: 429.96884837084957USD
- 2026-11-15: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-11-16: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-11-17: 208.21271230877684USD
- 2026-11-18: 175.08635570751952USD
- 2026-11-19: 226.02651452661132USD
- 2026-11-20: 465.63301159899896USD
- 2026-11-21: 226.02651452661132USD
- 2026-11-22: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-11-23: 163.30139960321043USD
- 2026-11-24: 187.63665027838132USD
- 2026-11-25: 187.63665027838132USD
- 2026-11-26: 194.00871430651853USD
- 2026-11-27: 557.1630832357177USD
- 2026-11-28: 258.2381311165771USD
- 2026-11-29: 156.66069006628416USD
- 2026-11-30: 159.48326504022216USD
- 2026-12-01: 135.66678636883543USD
- 2026-12-02: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-12-03: 140.7184121939392USD
- 2026-12-04: 140.7184121939392USD
- 2026-12-05: 144.48840930194092USD
- 2026-12-06: 141.71291917730713USD
- 2026-12-07: 134.49621183010862USD
- 2026-12-08: 144.11232955139158USD
- 2026-12-09: 139.7008077899475USD
- 2026-12-10: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-12-11: 144.11232955139158USD
- 2026-12-12: 253.67108900500486USD
- 2026-12-13: 139.7008077899475USD
- 2026-12-14: 138.23499875173948USD
- 2026-12-15: 147.44178122912595USD
- 2026-12-16: 193.52415626629636USD
- 2026-12-17: 153.69607322961426USD
- 2026-12-18: 184.30524742913818USD
- 2026-12-19: 184.30524742913818USD
- 2026-12-20: 130.3971171276245USD
- 2026-12-21: 129.028216274353USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property’s restaurant will be closed for lunch service Monday-Thursday from May 1-August 31, 2025; lunch is available from noon to 3 PM, Friday-Sunday only, during this time. Daily lunch service is available September 1, 2025-April 30, 2026.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Business details
Property registration number NZBN 9429033268552
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
- Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
- Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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